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| Posted by veedub, 10-03-2013, 02:23 AM |
If only CE would do an early access sale like Blesta did. They'd have a lot of potentially new customers. I've never found anything wrong with CE, and i do find even the current version quite nice. Just lacks things just like Blesta. Looking forward to seeing 5.
If they have a sale, i'll snatch a license. |
| Posted by mzpzhosting, 10-03-2013, 04:50 AM |
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It is nice to hear that. I hope it will be better in term of design . |
| Posted by LincolnCoe, 10-04-2013, 07:23 PM |
We're getting very excited as we get closer to the beta test, and we're glad to see some of the excitement here on WHT too! What are some features you would consider must-haves for your company?
Keep a look out on our forums and Twitter page for some more previews and beta information  |
| Posted by veedub, 10-04-2013, 07:30 PM |
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Originally Posted by LincolnCoe
We're getting very excited as we get closer to the beta test, and we're glad to see some of the excitement here on WHT too! What are some features you would consider must-haves for your company?
Keep a look out on our forums and Twitter page for some more previews and beta information
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Honestly speaking Lincoln, fluid, smooth, well designed order pages, client areas and functionality is top priority for us. Aside from this, similar VPS functionality like Hostbill offers with SolusVM.
A good knowledgebase, a good helpdesk and good use of AJAX is a bonus.
Just to name a few things. |
| Posted by Cape Dave, 10-04-2013, 07:33 PM |
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Looks VERY interesting! Nice work! |
| Posted by net, 10-04-2013, 08:24 PM |
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Originally Posted by veedub
Honestly speaking Lincoln, fluid, smooth, well designed order pages, client areas and functionality is top priority for us. Aside from this, similar VPS functionality like Hostbill offers with SolusVM.
A good knowledgebase, a good helpdesk and good use of AJAX is a bonus.
Just to name a few things.
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VPS integration is also a must. I agree.
In short, do better than WHMCS but with security in mind :-) |
| Posted by CW Mike, 10-04-2013, 08:26 PM |
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Looks really nice. |
| Posted by EliteTurtle, 10-04-2013, 09:41 PM |
Wow, I might have to try it out when it's released. I've never been a fan of the design of CE but the new one looks awesome!
And the built in live chat feature doesn't hurt  |
| Posted by nonameinternet, 10-04-2013, 10:11 PM |
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We ditched WHMCS for Clientexec. Looking forwardto v5 coming out. Can't wait. |
| Posted by Gualter, 10-05-2013, 07:40 AM |
Certainly we will test this system. looks promising.
Seems to be well designed :-) |
| Posted by NEQ3 - Sam, 10-05-2013, 07:58 AM |
Screenshots are looking really great.
The interface seems really nice! |
| Posted by Daniel@Sparta, 10-05-2013, 11:27 AM |
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Looks nice, I like the built-in live chat feature. Regarding the most important thing I'm looking for in a billing software is security. I can sacrifice everything else for security. |
| Posted by Ethernet Servers, 10-05-2013, 11:36 AM |
Looks nice. Will be interesting to see how many people move from WHMCS to CE.
The built in live chat is a real bonus too. |
| Posted by Eased, 10-05-2013, 11:56 AM |
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I've had a ClientExec owned license since 2006. Looks very nice! Looking forward to the beta. |
| Posted by mgrandy, 10-05-2013, 12:44 PM |
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Originally Posted by net
VPS integration is also a must. I agree.
In short, do better than WHMCS but with security in mind :-)
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Originally Posted by bsdpowa
Looks nice, I like the built-in live chat feature. Regarding the most important thing I'm looking for in a billing software is security. I can sacrifice everything else for security.
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Security has been something I've been focusing a lot of my time on lately with our 5.0 release. Part of our beta test will also involve an external audit from at least one security firm. |
| Posted by wpcdn, 10-05-2013, 02:13 PM |
Another +1 for CE. We're moving from WHMCS to it. One thing we like is the clean order flow and client area (plus the ability to customize a good bit easier than WHMCS). The current version is already good in this regard, and v5 looks even better.
I also like the ticket system. We probably won't use Zendesk now because CE's built-in system has most of the same functionality, plus integration with the client area, etc. The site widget (popup for ticket submission) works just like Zendesk's.
Mark
WPCDN |
| Posted by LincolnCoe, 10-06-2013, 10:24 PM |
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Originally Posted by veedub
Honestly speaking Lincoln, fluid, smooth, well designed order pages, client areas and functionality is top priority for us. Aside from this, similar VPS functionality like Hostbill offers with SolusVM.
A good knowledgebase, a good helpdesk and good use of AJAX is a bonus.
Just to name a few things.
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The order page, and client area have both been redesigned in 5.0. Personally I find the ticket system in 5.0 very easy and clean to use but I'm also a little biased
As Matt said, security is a big focus that we'll be working on in the beta process and we look forward to further input on how we can improve 5.0 before our public release. |
| Posted by veedub, 10-06-2013, 10:27 PM |
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Originally Posted by LincolnCoe
The order page, and client area have both been redesigned in 5.0. Personally I find the ticket system in 5.0 very easy and clean to use but I'm also a little biased
As Matt said, security is a big focus that we'll be working on in the beta process and we look forward to further input on how we can improve 5.0 before our public release. |
Security + Open source (99% at least) is and would be respected and preferred.
I cannot stress this enough though. If you developed a SolusVM module like Hostbill has, likelihood is, i'd be buying up a license after submitting this post. I've had my eye on CE for awhile, talked to Matt a few times on your forums. Only thing holding me back is the more advanced stuff. Already own Hostbill, WHMCS, Blesta licenses. Waiting on CE to provide some key features and we'll be grabbing one from you also  |
| Posted by GeneZSolutions, 10-07-2013, 12:11 AM |
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Version 5 looks like a big step up. The integrated chat looks very fluid and is something intrigues me. |
| Posted by alons, 10-07-2013, 02:52 AM |
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It looks interesting. Looking forward to test it. |
| Posted by 8inghost, 10-08-2013, 12:49 AM |
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I'm excited for v5 too. The only issue I've had with ClientExec up to date is the out of date documentation. Setting up products like whmsonic shouldn't have to end up resulting in a ticket submission. Some tips for things like enabling and disabling the debug log. Don't get me wrong, they are nice features, just not documented anywhere for people like me to manipulate without once again, submitting a ticket. I'm sure the truly amazing support when a ticket is submitted will continue. I like knowing that. |
| Posted by LincolnCoe, 10-09-2013, 02:37 PM |
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Originally Posted by 8inghost
I'm excited for v5 too. The only issue I've had with ClientExec up to date is the out of date documentation. Setting up products like whmsonic shouldn't have to end up resulting in a ticket submission. Some tips for things like enabling and disabling the debug log. Don't get me wrong, they are nice features, just not documented anywhere for people like me to manipulate without once again, submitting a ticket. I'm sure the truly amazing support when a ticket is submitted will continue. I like knowing that.
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We agree completely. With 5.0 we're also working on a new website for ClientExec and it will include a very updated documentation side of the website and also consolidate our knowledgebase articles. |
| Posted by WireNine, 10-09-2013, 03:01 PM |
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ClientExec 5.0 interface looks great, so far the beta shots have been impressive. |
| Posted by cgiGeek, 10-09-2013, 03:38 PM |
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Keep up the good work, the more options the better for the industry. |
| Posted by Gualter, 10-09-2013, 05:28 PM |
Yeap, expectations are very high, just hope they are overcome  |
| Posted by nonameinternet, 10-09-2013, 05:37 PM |
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I think Clientexec has the chance to grab some market share here with v5. We are already using CE v4 now, and look forward to v5 |
| Posted by Jump-systems, 10-14-2013, 08:04 AM |
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Originally Posted by Ethernet Servers
Looks nice. Will be interesting to see how many people move from WHMCS to CE.
The built in live chat is a real bonus too.
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Moving from one billing system is a serious undertaking.
Hope they make it worth the hustle |
| Posted by Ethernet Servers, 10-14-2013, 09:01 AM |
I've seen some pretty big hosts move billing systems with no issues, no idea what the CE merger/conversion tool is like (if there is one) though.
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Moving from one billing system is a serious undertaking.
Hope they make it worth the hustle
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| Posted by LincolnCoe, 10-14-2013, 12:08 PM |
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Originally Posted by Gualter
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All of the screenshots are taken on a test install with dummy data and unedited except to blur out IP addresses
As far as merging goes, during the testing process we will be testing merging from major billing systems to CE. |
| Posted by Cape Dave, 10-14-2013, 09:08 PM |
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Looking VERY good! |
| Posted by Daniel@Sparta, 10-16-2013, 11:30 AM |
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Does ClientExec support multi-server cPanel provisioning? When is it coming out? I'm shopping for a new billing software and I'm still torn between ClientExec and Blesta. |
| Posted by Gualter, 10-16-2013, 11:32 AM |
ClientExec vs Blesta ?? !!!
A comparison imbalanced :-) |
| Posted by veedub, 10-16-2013, 11:35 AM |
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Originally Posted by Gualter
ClientExec vs Blesta ?? !!!
A comparison imbalanced :-)
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^^^^ What he said. I respect all that Paul is doing and Blesta is great, we own a license but from what i've seen, they are two different beasts. I thought i was done but it seems i'm bound to own a license for every billing software available, so CE5 is our next target if they provide a sale of some sort or we'll redeem the refugee option.
Clientexec so far looks like a beauty but release date being so secret is troubling. I'd like to know this also. |
| Posted by Gualter, 10-16-2013, 11:39 AM |
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Originally Posted by veedub
^^^^ What he said. I respect all that Paul is doing and Blesta is great, we own a license but from what i've seen, they are two different beasts. I thought i was done but it seems i'm bound to own a license for every billing software available, so CE5 is our next target if they provide a sale of some sort or we'll redeem the refugee option.
Clientexec so far looks like a beauty but release date being so secret is troubling. I'd like to know this also.
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About Blesta, we have different opinions :-)
Yes, clientexec has a pretty face, as I said in previous posts, I hope that is not just a pretty face, Avoid bugs after bugs is important.
regards |
| Posted by mgrandy, 10-16-2013, 05:50 PM |
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Originally Posted by bsdpowa
Does ClientExec support multi-server cPanel provisioning? When is it coming out? I'm shopping for a new billing software and I'm still torn between ClientExec and Blesta.
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As of right now, it'll only provision to the first server it "finds". Something on the roadmap for 5.0 is to allow an admin to choose how CE will select the server (i.e. random, or the server that has the least packages). |
| Posted by 8inghost, 10-16-2013, 07:36 PM |
It does allow multi cpanel servers.. I was using CE for up to 5 servers with no issues at all. I tested it with straight with root, whmphp, whmsonic and directadmin. I don't know if this has changed, but with directadmin, it only worked under ssl using the default port of 2222. I hope the option of a custom port will come along at some point if it hasn't already.
cpanel worked flawlessly imo. |
| Posted by Daniel@Sparta, 10-17-2013, 03:14 AM |
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Originally Posted by 8inghost
It does allow multi cpanel servers.. I was using CE for up to 5 servers with no issues at all. I tested it with straight with root, whmphp, whmsonic and directadmin. I don't know if this has changed, but with directadmin, it only worked under ssl using the default port of 2222. I hope the option of a custom port will come along at some point if it hasn't already.
cpanel worked flawlessly imo.
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Great. How does it select servers? |
| Posted by FRH Lisa, 10-17-2013, 09:04 AM |
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Originally Posted by LincolnCoe
We're getting very excited as we get closer to the beta test, and we're glad to see some of the excitement here on WHT too! What are some features you would consider must-haves for your company?
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One of the biggest stumbling blocks is a solid WHMCS import module. Any billing system we consider MUST pull over packages WITH PRICING AMOUNTS AND DATES INTACT. Here's a scenario we're stuck on right now:
- Client #1 has VPS Package A for $100
- Client #2 has VPS Package B for $120
- Client #3 has VPS Package A + cPanel + a 20% off coupon for $96
- Client #4 has VPS Package A + cPanel + management for a custom quote of $120
I import our WHMCS data into the new billing system. Since coupons work a little differently in the new system, the prices don't exactly line up. Because we're going to grandfather our existing customers and lock in their prices, I need to manually adjust the price on each one (something our new system does not currently support without creating a huge number of promos). Raising their rates because of a billing system change is NOT an option.
Ideally, an import would match the plan in WHMCS with the plan in CE, pull over the correct SolusVM package and server information, and set the recurring price in CE to match WHMCS.
Alternatively, it would be acceptable if the import would create a package like "Legacy Package 74832" with the correct price. I could manually assign the correct SolusVM package and server, but this would quickly become a pain.
This is the single biggest roadblock feature. We're long past the point of being able to manually move the data. Without this, there's no consideration at all.
This roadblock notwithstanding, we're very happy with our chosen WHMCS replacement. Once they polish up the WHMCS import we'll be putting it into production. But it's foolish not to keep all options open, so if your WHMCS import works as described above, I'll definitely be taking a look. |
| Posted by 8inghost, 10-17-2013, 09:20 AM |
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Originally Posted by bsdpowa
Great. How does it select servers?
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I was able to control the selection of servers by product. |
| Posted by FRH Lisa, 10-17-2013, 09:50 AM |
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Any new ordering pages? I saw a lot of cosmetic improvements in the v5 announcements, but didn't see anything specifically about carts. |
| Posted by UltratechHostSales, 10-17-2013, 10:07 AM |
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Nice work a Demo or screenshot will be appreciated |
| Posted by SkyNetHosting, 10-18-2013, 01:59 PM |
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Originally Posted by net
In short, do better than WHMCS but with security in mind :-)
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haha never could have said better |
| Posted by LincolnCoe, 10-18-2013, 02:03 PM |
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Originally Posted by FRH Lisa
Any new ordering pages? I saw a lot of cosmetic improvements in the v5 announcements, but didn't see anything specifically about carts.
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Here's some screenshots of some new order form features that are coming up 
http://forum.clientexec.com/index.ph...der-form.2837/
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Originally Posted by UltratechHostSales
Nice work a Demo or screenshot will be appreciated
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Anything specific you're looking for in screenshots? |
| Posted by benj114, 10-19-2013, 12:28 AM |
It would be nice if they supported GlobalSign SSL certificates module like WHMCS does.
That would give me the itch to switch! |
| Posted by net, 10-19-2013, 12:55 AM |
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Originally Posted by benj114
It would be nice if they supported GlobalSign SSL certificates module like WHMCS does.
That would give me the itch to switch!
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You should put this on request and I am sure it can be done easily. |
| Posted by GreenHostBox, 10-19-2013, 01:07 AM |
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I would move in a heartbeat if there was a fully functional WHMCS to CE merger. |
| Posted by twhiting9275, 10-19-2013, 01:42 AM |
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Originally Posted by GreenHostBox
I would move in a heartbeat if there was a fully functional WHMCS to CE merger.
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Last I heard (admittedly, probably last June/July), they had plans to make this available in 5.0 |
| Posted by httpEasy, 10-19-2013, 02:44 AM |
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Customized inserts for invoices would be great on top of everything that's been mentioned. |
| Posted by GNG-Zane, 10-20-2013, 06:01 AM |
Hey Guys,
Cannot wait it looks great!
I found the 5.0 test link if anyone wants it:
www(.)clientexec.com/test/ |
| Posted by Ethernet Servers, 10-20-2013, 06:32 AM |
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Looking forward to the merger/conversion tool - As others have said, I would switch in a blink of an eye quite happily. |
| Posted by LincolnCoe, 10-22-2013, 05:13 PM |
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Currently there is a converter for WHMCS 5.2 > ClientExec 4.6.x and there will be one for ClientExec 5.0 as well |
| Posted by Gualter, 10-22-2013, 05:21 PM |
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Originally Posted by LincolnCoe
Currently there is a converter for WHMCS 5.2 > ClientExec 4.6.x and there will be one for ClientExec 5.0 as well
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HB to CE no? |
| Posted by rits, 10-22-2013, 05:31 PM |
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v5 looks awesome. Switching from whmcs to ce in a few days |
| Posted by cgiGeek, 10-22-2013, 05:48 PM |
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Will it have a price increase on launch ? |
| Posted by Alberto, 10-22-2013, 06:58 PM |
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Will it have a price increase on launch ?
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No there will not be a price increase. |
| Posted by cgiGeek, 10-24-2013, 11:16 AM |
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Originally Posted by Alberto
No there will not be a price increase.
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is it responsive ? |
| Posted by Alberto, 10-24-2013, 11:41 AM |
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@cgiGeek The public side is slowly getting there. Will get there during beta testing. |
| Posted by cgiGeek, 10-24-2013, 11:43 AM |
I added a product on the current demo,
how do I view it on the order side of things ? |
| Posted by twhiting9275, 10-24-2013, 01:51 PM |
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So, any idea on when us peasants can play around with it without being beta testers? Not trying to rush by any means, but ya know, it would be nice to take a peek, see if it's even remotely possible to move things over again from WHMCS |
| Posted by Alberto, 10-24-2013, 02:21 PM |
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@twhiting9275 We are just a couple weeks out from private beta invites. Stay tuned. |
| Posted by MNCHOST - Chris, 10-24-2013, 02:54 PM |
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Design + Security + Optimized Code => Is our top priority with CE .. |
| Posted by benj114, 10-24-2013, 10:04 PM |
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@ twhiting9275 We are just a couple weeks out from private beta invites. Stay tuned. |
I can't wait this long!
Any way I can import from WHMCS into ClientExec 4.x then upgrade to 5.0 when it comes out? |
| Posted by LincolnCoe, 10-24-2013, 11:51 PM |
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Originally Posted by benj114
I can't wait this long!
Any way I can import from WHMCS into ClientExec 4.x then upgrade to 5.0 when it comes out?
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Yes, you can import from WHMCS and then upgrade to 5.0 once it is released |
| Posted by net, 10-25-2013, 12:11 AM |
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Originally Posted by Alberto
We are just a couple weeks out from private beta invites. Stay tuned.
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Alberto, just make sure every bugs will be fixed before the release.
And always conduct a security audit :-) |
| Posted by Alberto, 10-25-2013, 12:16 AM |
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Alberto, just make sure every bugs will be fixed before the release.
And always conduct a security audit :-)
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We are going through a security audit as we speak and we will have another within the next month. |
| Posted by net, 10-25-2013, 12:23 AM |
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Originally Posted by Alberto
We are going through a security audit as we speak and we will have another within the next month.
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Great man! :-) |
| Posted by FRH Lisa, 10-25-2013, 08:23 AM |
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We are going through a security audit as we speak and we will have another within the next month.
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Good job - please keep the community posted on this. This is the primary concern of many of us. |
| Posted by SieversCreative, Yesterday, 10:54 PM |
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We cant wait for this 5.0 release. Everything you've added on the forums looks real promising. |
| Posted by ClamHost, Today, 01:21 AM |
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I've been awaiting CE 5 as well |
| Posted by babypurin, Today, 07:57 PM |
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Yes, it's looking very nice - keeping a very close eye on any/all developments. |
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